Want to start smartening up your home? One easy option is to grab a ton of smart bulbs—but those die over time and need constant replacing. Another option with more longevity is to switch out your light switches for smart light switches, if you’re comfortable with electrical work.
Right now, this TP-Link Tapo smart switch is only $10 on Amazon, a massive 50% off its original price. You’ll see it listed for $12, but you can get an extra $2 off with code 2SMARTHOME at checkout.
This is a single-pole light switch that’ll easily replace the ones you already have in your home (as long as they have neutral wiring). The Tapo app will give you all the instructions you need to do the swap-out job on your own, or you can hire a professional if you’ve never done electrical work. (It’s dangerous if you don’t know the risks and safe practices!)
After installing it, the only other thing you have to do is connect it to your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network. That’ll make it possible to control remotely using your app, including turning it on and off as well as controlling it with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You won’t even need any smart hubs to hook these up. Functionality includes automatic timers, schedules, and an Away Mode that turns on when you aren’t home so it looks like your home is still occupied, hopefully to deter burglars.
Make your home smarter and get yourself a TP-Link Tapo smart light switch for $10. Or save even more with this 4-pack for $34. (If you prefer a dimmer model, it’s available but it’ll cost you a few extra bucks.)
Get light switches you can control via Wi-Fi, now $10 each